Up to £50,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Hybrid working available (after probation)

Are you a recent law Graduate looking to kickstart a career in compliance?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing FinTech company transforming the payments space! We are seeking a methodical and organized professional to join the Compliance function within a fast-paced, regulated payments environment. This is a pivotal role where you will work closely with senior Compliance leaders to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of regulatory and scheme requirements. This is a pivotal role where you will move beyond standard administrative compliance to act as a vital bridge between customers, supplier contracts, and internal technical teams. You will be instrumental in translating complex regulatory needs into practical guidance that drives successful technical project delivery. Experience with compliance in the payments industry highly desirable

Key Responsibilities of the Regulatory Compliance Officer to include:

• Audit Preparation: Assist with PCI DSS audit readiness, including meticulous evidence gathering and remediation tracking to ensure continuous security compliance.
• Contractual Oversight: Support the review of customer, partner, and supplier contracts to identify, flag, and manage specific compliance obligations.
• Technical Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between customers and our development teams, ensuring compliance requirements are “baked in” to the project delivery lifecycle.
• Regulatory & Scheme Support: Manage day-to-day activities to ensure adherence to payment scheme and contractual requirements.
• Documentation & Policy: Maintain and update internal policies, procedures, and essential technical compliance documentation.
• Internal Advisory: Translate compliance requirements into practical guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements for the successful Regulatory Compliance Officer:

• Previous experience within a compliance, risk, or regulated environment is essential; experience in payments, fintech, or financial services is highly preferred.
• Clear cross-functional communication skills with the confidence to liaise with both technical stakeholders and external customers.
• Experience supporting technical or project-based teams is a significant advantage.
• A proactive, “willing to learn” attitude with the ability to thrive in an audit-driven environment.

What’s on offer for you:

• Flexible hybrid working (after probation).
• Private medical care.
• Structured onboarding and training program.
• Clear career progression opportunities into senior technical or management roles.
• Opportunities for growth in a supportive, fast-growing company.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency

Head of Legal / Sole Counsel

Location: London

A highly respected and fast-growing provider within the healthcare sector is now looking to recruit their first legal hire. Following recent investment from a leading private equity firm with an exceptional track record, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of expansion, transformation and strategic development. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a Head of Legal / Sole Counsel to establish, lead and mature the legal and compliance function. As mentioned, this will be the first legal hire within the organisation,reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the CEO and wider C-suite. You will operate as an executive and trusted adviser and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal strategy, safeguarding its regulatory compliance, and supporting its commercial and corporate ambitions. This is a highly visible, hands-on role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Role

As Head of Legal, you will act as the organisation’s primary adviser on all legal, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters. You will develop and implement a legal and compliance framework aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, whilst proactively monitoring legal developments, and advising the business on risk.You will provide support across a broad range of areas including commercial contracts, corporate, compliance, data protection, insurance, and company secretarial duties, and be a key decision maker within the organisation. This may well result in a team build. Key responsibilities include:

Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, GDPR and sector-specific standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust ethics and compliance programme, including policies, training and whistleblowing frameworks.
• Oversee data privacy compliance, including GDPR, data governance, and incident response processes.
• Work with internal teams to assess and manage legal, regulatory and operational risks across the organisation.
• Support compliance activities relating to corporate governance, AML, sanctions regimes, competition law, ESG and interactions with the company’s private equity stakeholders.

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements, consultancy arrangements, IT and technology contracts.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, partners and external stakeholders, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and legal protection.
• Provide strategic input on contract structures, risk allocation and commercial strategy.
• Support claims, disputes and litigation management where required.

Corporate, Company Secretarial & M&A

• Act as the primary point of contact for all corporate matters.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, deal structuring, documentation and integration.
• Manage corporate housekeeping and governance across the group, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Oversee company secretarial duties, including board support, preparation of materials and drafting of minutes.

Insurance & Litigation

• Manage the group’s insurance programme (Property, Business Interruption, Liability, D&O, Crime) in collaboration with brokers and insurers.
• Support insurance-related projects, including risk-mitigation initiatives such as cyber resilience and operational safety improvements.
• Advise the business on insurance coverage, claims and risk exposure.
• You will be responsible for support with claims and litigation.

Qualifications & Experience

• England & Wales (or Commonwealth) qualified lawyer with c.7+ PQE (guideline only).
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and managing external counsel.
• Ideally, experience within healthcare, healthcare services, pharma, manufacturing or retail, as well as being within a PE environment. However, they are open to all industries.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, compliance, technology and data privacy.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth or PE-backed environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex legal matters and providing strategic, pragmatic advice.
• Highly organised, delivery-focused and solutions-driven, with the ability to implement effective processes and improvements.
• Familiarity with cross-border transactions and international legal frameworks is advantageous.

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Are you a 3-year PQE+ Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity with a leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked Firm? The firm offer hybrid working, generous annual leave which increases with service and excellent ongoing training and career development.Our client is seeking a Children Panel Lawyer to join there recently merged offices Childcare Department. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly funded work along with strong advocacy skills and will be working with a number of members of the Law Society Children’s Panel and Family Panel Resolution accredited specialists.The team represent parents, Guardians children, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers and advise on all matters of child care law. Hybrid working opportunities will be available, the Firm is paperless so IT proficiency is imperative.What will be expected from you for the Children Panel Lawyer role:

• A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE
• Undertake all aspects of childcare work
• Undertake advocacy
• Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO and adoption matters
• Advising and assisting other team members and encouraging development
• Confidence to work independently as well as in a team and to prioritise workloads accordingly
• Excellent client care skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous annual leave (25 days + bank holidays and office closure over Christmas/New Year), increasing with service
• Hybrid working opportunities
• A friendly working environment supported by modern IT infrastructure
• Ongoing training and career development within a nationally respected firm

The Firm:With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement.If you’re a Children Panel Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36838.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Up to £45,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Please note, this role is 5 days a week in the office

Due to exciting business growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a diligent, hands-on Regulatory Compliance Officer to join a leading innovator in the digital payments space.

We are looking for a true “jack of all trades”—someone who thrives on variety and is ready to get involved in every aspect of the compliance function. As the firm continues to scale its global footprint, you will be at the heart of the action, building, testing, and refining our regulatory frameworks from the ground up.

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Crime & Deputy MLRO, you will play a critical role in providing practical advice while line managing one Compliance Officer, ensuring the team remains agile and effective.

Duties of the Regulatory Compliance Officer to include:

• Framework Building & Testing: Take a lead role in the design, implementation, and rigorous testing of compliance policies and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Regulatory Liaison & Scrutiny: Serve as a primary point of contact for the FCA; handling intense regulatory scrutiny, managing audits, and ensuring all FCA reporting is accurate and timely.
• Team Leadership: Act as a mentor and manager for one Compliance Officer, overseeing their daily output and professional development.
• Hands-on Advisory: Provide day-to-day regulatory compliance advice to first-line teams on product, customer, and operational matters.
• Compliance Monitoring: Conduct deep-dive monitoring and thematic reviews covering Consumer Duty, Safeguarding, and Financial Promotions.
• Horizon Scanning: Assess the impact of upcoming regulatory changes and pivot business strategy accordingly.

Requirements for the successful Regulatory Compliance Officer to include:

• Experience: 2–5 years in a regulatory compliance role within Fintech, Payments, or E-money.
• Versatility: A “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude; you should be comfortable moving from high-level framework building to granular data reporting in the same afternoon.
• FCA Knowledge: Proven experience handling FCA audits and direct reporting; you should be comfortable under the spotlight of regulatory scrutiny.
• Management Potential: Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff is highly desirable, though not essential. Candidates hoping to step into this level are encouraged to apply.
• Communication: Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable business insights.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ is a fintech that connects the future of capital, communications, and governance, building trust and confidence in every market we serve. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

As Legal Counsel you will support our EMEA region (and potentially our other territories) with broad ranging, commercially focused legal support that will ultimately enable the success and growth of our business, drive compliance and limit risk exposure.

• Work to deliver proactive, efficient and robust legal advice to a range of stakeholders on a variety of legal topics across multiple businesses and jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents with a view on risk management.
• Think creatively to find solutions which support the success of our business.
• Support tender bid submissions within a specific area and optimise chances of winning.
• Assist with product development and the integration of new businesses.
• Proactively evaluate processes and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain networks internally and externally around the world.
• Build knowledge of the industries in which we operate and keep abreast of trends and developments.
• Manage your own day to day legal workload.
• Provide high quality legal input, ensure that all legal matters are properly supported.
• Challenge poor business practices and promote best practice within EQ.
• Uphold and champion EQ governance at all times.

The objectives and purpose of EQ Investment Services Legal team are as follows:

• To create commercial advantage for the EQ business.
• To champion and embed ‘best-in-class’ commercial processes, systems and capabilities that are essential to winning new business, balancing clients’ requirements with EQ’s commercial objectives.
• To manage exposure to risk through optimal contract drafting.
• To provide trusted, independent legal advice and strategy relevant to EQ’s business.
• To uphold and champion EQ’s governance.
• To be at the forefront in Legal technology and best practice to deliver efficiencies and value.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• High degree of professional ethic and integrity.
• Legal qualification, this is a 2 to 3 year PQE level role.
• Skilled commercial contracts lawyer with sound business acumen.
• Understanding of FCA compliance environments and regulation would be advantageous.
• Understanding of Employee Share Plan structures would also see the candidate in a good place for the role.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively, adapting style to suit audience.
• Confident and assertive while remaining approachable.
• Adaptable and able to take on variety of tasks.
• Excellent technology skills with an interest in emerging technologies, such as large language models and machine learning.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer (UK ONLY)

• Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10%
• All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit.
• Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover.
• Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform.
• Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more
• Time Off - Typically 29 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing.
• Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed.
• Learning & Development - Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks

Opportunity for a FinTech Commercial Associate to join a Top Tier International Law Firm in London

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a standout global reputation for advising businesses operating at the intersection of technology, financial services, and regulation.

The firm is widely recognised for its heritage and market-leading position in technology, IP, and financial services regulatory work, and is trusted by major financial institutions and high-growth FinTechs navigating fast-moving, tech-driven change.

The team

The FinTech team sits within a large and highly regarded Commercial practice and is consistently recognised as top tier in the market.

The team advises on a broad range of commercial FinTech matters, frequently working alongside regulatory specialists to deliver fully integrated advice. Work is often international in scope and involves sophisticated clients ranging from established financial services businesses to high-growth FinTechs and scale-ups.

The role

The firm is looking to welcome a mid-level associate into its FinTech Commercial team.

Working closely with multiple partners, the successful candidate will play a key role in the growth of the UK FinTech offering and will be involved in a wide range of high-quality matters, including:

• Advising on commercial FinTech arrangements, often with a financial services regulatory overlay
• Drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud, licensing, outsourcing and technology implementation projects
• Advising clients operating across payments, data, blockchain, alternative data, and platform-based models
• Supporting high-growth FinTechs as well as established financial institutions on strategic, business-critical projects
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives in the FinTech space

Required

• UK qualified FinTech Solicitor with 3 - 5 PQE
• Strong background in commercial technology work
• Must have FinTech or financial services exposure

Reasons to apply

• Work on cutting-edge commercial and technology-driven financial services matters
• High-quality partner access, responsibility and clear progression
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with flexible and agile working
• A genuine platform to develop into a recognised FinTech specialist

To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Legal Group

Job Description:

Opportunity Overview

BP Pension Trustees Limited (‘the Trustee’ or ‘BPPTL’) is the trustee of the BP Pension Fund (‘the Fund’), bp’s UK defined benefit pension fund. Notwithstanding its closure to accrual in 2021, the Fund is one of the UK’s largest private sector occupational pension schemes, with assets of c.£18bn and c.54,000 members. BP Investment Management Limited (‘BPIM’) is an FCA regulated entity which manages the Fund’s property and private equity portfolios.

BP Pension Trustees Limited is seeking a senior pensions lawyer to join its leadership team as the most senior legal adviser to the Trustee of the BP Pension Fund. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of BPPTL, the role holder will be a member of the Trustee’s leadership team with wide-ranging responsibility for providing legal, regulatory and compliance support across the Trustee’s organisation, in particular to the Trustee Board, the Trustee Executive and BPIM.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced pensions lawyer from private practice or an in-house environment to move into a strategic leadership role at the heart of a major institutional pension fund. The role combines senior legal advisory responsibilities with team leadership and strategic governance oversight, working closely with the Trustee Board and executive leadership to shape legal strategy, oversee complex investment and regulatory matters, and ensure the Fund continues to operate with strong governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

For lawyers with deep expertise in defined benefit pensions and a track record advising large schemes, the role offers the opportunity to apply that experience in a position with real influence, collaborating with experienced investment, actuarial, technical and operational professionals while helping steward one of the UK’s most significant pension funds.

Role Accountabilities:

• provide a combination of strategic, practical legal, regulatory and compliance advice, while ensuring the risks and implications are clearly understood

• lead a team of five comprised of experienced lawyers, compliance and company secretariat personnel

• manage the Fund’s external legal counsel relationships and oversee work being provided by them

• get the opportunity to oversee and contribute on challenging pension industry matters, while collaborating with an in-house team of investment, actuarial, technical, administration and communications professionals

• provide effective sound and practical legal and regulatory advice to the Trustee and BPIM Boards and the Trustee Executive and BPIM teams, including managing the delivery of advice from external legal advisers (where relevant)

• oversee the provision of investment-related legal advice and support from the investment specialist (including external legal advice and support as appropriate) to:

  • the Trustee Executive in negotiating key investment agreements
  • the BPIM private equity team as required
  • the BPIM property team, including sign off on property litigation cases involving external counterparties

• compliance:

  • provide legal advice on corporate governance matters and other issues for example including ESG and climate
  • oversee work of the FCA compliance specialist to implement and continue daily review of Senior Manager and Certification Regime requirements, including regular training and supporting the Compliance function with ongoing regulatory support

• support the legal team with its delivery of effective, timely and pragmatic assistance to the Trustee, the Trustee’s relevant sub-committees, and panels, BPIM and the Trustee’s in-house administration function (as applicable) in relation to:

  • managing and responding to complaints and contentious matters, providing strategic advice on next steps and resolution
  • contracting with third-party advisers and suppliers, taking into account bp group contracting guidelines where appropriate

• changes in relevant legislation and/or the regulatory environments

• material internal projects and innovations.

• lead and support the team, creating and managing development opportunities, helping to build enduring capability

• build external pensions legal networks, both personally and for their team to maintain and foster industry leading practice for the Fund’s operations

• build and maintain good working relationships and networks with the legal function and other stakeholders in bp group, while at all times taking into account the separate interests and duties of the Trustee. Leverage, as appropriate, relevant knowhow and good working practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• senior private practice or in-house lawyer with proven track record of advising £1bn+ DB pension schemes

• an ability to

  • be a senior trusted legal adviser to the Trustee and BPIM
  • work with key stakeholders to identify, assess, prioritise and manage legal issues and to advise clients from a commercial perspective, including developing proposals defining and mitigating risk, ensuring legal compliance and provision of robust strategic and commercial practical advice
  • work with a high degree of autonomy
  • assess appropriately the need for external counsel and to choose the appropriate law firm, applying strong budget and delivery management

• excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate in practical succinct terms

• strong negotiation skills and commercial judgement

• experience of working with relevant regulators and ombudsmen as the need arises

• a track record of taking a proactive, energetic and collaborative approach to the provision of legal support

• a strong leader and team player, showing diplomacy, flexibility and pragmatism

• alignment with bp values, particularly the courage to speak up.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. You’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.

We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this roleThis role is not eligible for relocationThis position is a hybrid of office/remote working

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Locations: Lisbon | London

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join BCG’s Global Compliance Team as Senior Manager in Compliance Investigations within the Global Risk function.

The Compliance team provides oversight on critical compliance topics that anchor how we support each other, our clients, and our business – with policies, processes, and systems we continuously improve. A key aspect of this oversight is the ability to identify, investigate, and remediate compliance concerns with rigor, transparency, and fairness.

In this newly created role, the Senior Manager will lead end-to-end compliance investigations globally, ensuring that BCG appropriately detects, assesses and mitigates compliance incidents, while learning from these incidents to reinforce the control environment and prevent future misconduct. This role requires good judgment, strong analytical skills, discretion, scepticism and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive matters while partnering with senior leadership to maintain trust in BCG’s Compliance framework worldwide.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Investigations Oversight

• Lead complex, high-profile compliance investigations across global BCG offices, from intake to resolution and closure.
• Scope, plan, and conduct investigations with rigor, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with BCG’s Values, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify root causes and partner with stakeholders to design and implement remedial actions that prevent recurrence.
• Conduct thorough interviews with investigation subjects and witnesses to gather all necessary information and evidence.
• Establish and uphold rigorous documentation and reporting standards for investigations globally.

Risk Assessment & Prevention

• Analyze investigation outcomes and identify global trends to feed into BCG’s global risk assessment projects and inform broader compliance risk management priorities.
• Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures and controls (including training and comms) based on investigative insights.
• Share lessons learned across regions and functions to strengthen BCG’s global control environment and enhance the maturity of the Compliance programme.

Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Enablement

• Act as a trusted partner and provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders worldwide on sensitive compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, HR, Finance, IT and other functional areas to carry out effective and thorough investigations and to ensure investigative findings drive meaningful change in the organisation.
• Provide concise, business-relevant updates to executive leadership, escalating significant matters as appropriate.

Program Execution & Reporting

• Develop and deliver investigation reports, dashboards, and thematic analyses for regional and global leadership.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigation records in BCG’s internal tools and systems.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of global KPIs and metrics to assess investigative effectiveness and feed into BCG’s risk registers.

Culture & Training

• Promote awareness of reporting channels and investigation processes globally, reinforcing a culture of accountability and transparency.
• Design and deliver training to strengthen investigative capability within the compliance function, as well as other global functions.

Team Leadership

• Provide coaching and mentoring to the Compliance and Risk teams, sharing investigative expertise and best practices.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating integrity, resilience, rigour and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Navigating high-stakes, cross-border ethics and compliance incidents with discretion, sensibility, rigour and empathy.
• Leading investigations in diverse regulatory and cultural contexts.
• Analysing large and complex datasets from multiple sources to identify and assess compliance issues.
• Problem-solving and thinking creatively about how to obtain the evidence required to conduct and resolve investigations.
• Communicating with clarity and authority to senior executives and global stakeholders.
• Driving consistency and quality in investigative practices across a complex, global organization.
• Balancing independence with collaboration to achieve fair, thorough and informed outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in compliance, investigations, legal, audit, or related fields, with proven global exposure.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex investigations across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes.
• Strong knowledge of investigative methodologies and best practices in a multinational setting, including evidence gathering and review, interviewing and report writing.
• Track record of influencing senior leadership and driving the adoption of remediation measures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with case management systems and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Mimecast, Microsoft Purview).
• Commitment to confidentiality and the highest ethical standards.

Who You’ll Work With

You will be part of the Global Compliance team, reporting to the Global Compliance Director, with a reporting line into the Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer. The Global Compliance team operates within the Global Risk function.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across BCG’s global network of regional compliance teams, and work closely with stakeholders including Managing Directors and Partners, Risk & Compliance Nodes, Legal, HR, Finance, Employee Relations, IT and other cross-functional partners.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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Charity - London
Permanent, full-time hours
Hybrid working arrangement
£72,000 - £77,000 (+benefits)

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting an excellent Charity Organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel.

Our client is looking for a qualified Senior Legal Counsel who has extensive experience dealing with technology law and expertise in cybersecurity, AI/GenAI regulation, data protection, and digital contracting. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with 2 days office presence required per week, encouraging employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Senior Legal Counsel, to join a reputable Charity Organisation and lead on an interesting and rewarding caseload.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel

• Leading on legal matters relating to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), and day-to-day technology delivery
• Leading and negotiating a range of technology contracts (e. SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, data sharing, etc.) to support Technology operations and strategic initiatives
• Providing both strategic and operational legal support and expert advice to the Charity’s Technology team, enabling the successful delivery of the organisation’s digital transformation, innovation, and regulatory compliance
• Leading on legal risk assessments for new technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with legislation, ethical standards, and the Charity’s values
• Mentoring and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Contributing to the development of internal legal capabilities and external legal partnerships
• Represent the Charity’s Legal team in cross-functional working groups focused on digital transformation, responsible technology, and innovation governance
• Monitoring and interpreting legal developments in emerging technologies, contributing to the Charity’s stance on the responsible use of AI and digital ethics
• Acting as a member of the Legal Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supporting the wider team by modelling leadership behaviours, championing the Charity’s values, and driving strategic change within the team

Experience/qualifications required for the Senior Legal Counsel

• UK Qualified lawyer with post-qualification experience in technology law and expertise in cybersecurity, AI/GenAI regulation, data protection, and digital contracting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, manage clients’ expectations, and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset, capable of identifying and solving complex problems, championing innovation and promoting best practice

What’s in it for the successful Senior Legal Counsel?

Exposure to an interesting and fulfilling caseload and a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working pattern
• Mental health support
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
• Learning and Development

How to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to progress in their career in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Senior Legal Counsel position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.

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Business Affairs Lead (UK/EMEA)

Location: London Experience: 10+ Years

We are seeking an expert Business Affairs Lead to bridge the gap between creative ambition and legal execution for high-profile global marketing campaigns.

The Core Role

• Negotiation: Lead complex talent (celeb/non-celeb) and third-party licensing negotiations.
• Compliance: Act as the key advisor for Clearcast, ASA, and ARPP clearances.
• Production: Manage Business Affairs standards across social, digital, and tech-focused content.
• Strategy: Align EMEA production best practices with global standards and manage high-volume budgets.

What You Need

• 10+ years in Business Affairs (Agency, Studio, or Client-side).
• Deep expertise in copyright, trademark, and Equity guidelines.
• A self-starting approach to fast-paced, fluid production environments.

Apply now to lead Business Affairs for a global tech brand.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer - SC Clearance

Up to 400 per day - Inside IR35

Primarily Remote

6 months

My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer with active SC Clearance to provide clear regulatory compliance support, data protection regulations and data privacy laws for an end client within Financial Services.

Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial experience working as a Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer within Financial Services.

• Active SC Clearance.

• The ability to provide expert knowledge of Data Protection regulations and Data Privacy Laws including GDPR.

• Demonstrable experience developing and managing information and data security assurance programmes.

• Previous experience conducting data privacy compliance assurance reviews and managing Information Data Security within a large, complex environment.

• The ability to provide SME guidance and advice in relation to GDPR.

• DP Practitioner Certificate, ISEB or equivalent Data Protection qualification.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have:

• Immediate availability

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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